Overall Strategic End-State

Strengthen The Citadel into a nationally recognized college for the education and development of principled leaders.

Strategic initiative supporting outcomes:

#1 Develop Principled Leaders in a Globalized Environment

The Citadel’s four-year leadership development model will be nationally recognized as an exemplar among university leadership programs.

The Citadel will place 75% of each graduating class in military service, graduate or professional schools, or meaningful career paths within six months of graduation.

#2 Enhance the Learning Environment

The Citadel will achieve a 75% four-year graduation rate.

The Citadel will sustain its position among the top three in the Southern region category of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, and maintain metrics that are among the best nationally.

#3 Strengthen the College through Institutional Advancement

The Citadel’s athletics program will increase its financial independence and generate 100% of the revenues needed to eliminate the need for campus support from unrestricted gift funds.

#4 Develop the Student Population

The Citadel will become the national institution of choice after the federal service academies for academic and military preparation for careers in the armed services.

The Citadel will develop the mix of its student populations to reflect diversity goals.

The Citadel will develop and refine its scholarship and financial assistance programs to support its recruitment goals.

#5 Enhance the Facilities and Technological Support for the Campus

The Citadel will invest in its facilities and technological infrastructure to enhance student learning, expand online educational opportunities, and attract online learners.

The Citadel will upgrade and maintain its laboratories and equipment consistent with best practices.

#6 Improve Institutional Effectiveness

The Citadel will establish a secure strategic financial plan.

The Citadel will define desired end-states for each school based on priorities, identified in each school’s strategic plan for the future, that will generate the resources needed to achieve those end-states.

The Citadel will enhance its advancement and development capacity to generate external funds.

#7 Ensure the College has the Leadership and Talent to Accomplish these Strategic Initiatives

The Citadel’s academic schools will establish programs of distinction with outstanding faculty and will establish named chairs and professorships to attract top talent.

The Citadel will recruit and retain an outstanding staff to ensure effectiveness and provide support for leadership development and academic distinction.

#8 Provide Outreach to the Region and Serve as a Resource in its Economic Development

The Citadel Graduate College will become the college of choice for graduate education in the Charleston area and will meet many of the post-graduate educational needs of our community.

The Citadel will provide opportunities for South Carolina workforce development through continuing professional education.